Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSIvsJaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Leon III ST

Cupra 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2016
VS

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260)

3.0d V6

300 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6

  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,158 km
    719 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSIJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
Power
290hp216kW
300hp224kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
1,158km719mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,543mm179in
4,955mm195in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,987mm78in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,607mm63in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
587L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions-
149g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSIJaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI5,900-6,400 rpm1,700-5,800 rpm6,650 rpm
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V64,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSIJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
300 hp
224 kW

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6 has 10 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
1,855 kg
4,090 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI5.9 s
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V66.6 s

Although Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6 has more power, Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6 and Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
758 km
471 mi
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
1,158 km
719 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
300 hp
224 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,955 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSIJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
Power
290 hp
216 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,955 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
1,158 km
719 mi
CO2 score
-
149 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSIJaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Is 464 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 350 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 400 km (249 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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